Miku Teranishi
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
We all have a Story, and your Story matters.
I am an experienced Holistic Associate Marriage and Family Therapist registered in California specializing in complex trauma, relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, and bicultural experiences that may look and feel like anxiety, depression, anger management, and other symptoms that get in the way of your true desires, inner peace, and an ever expansive life. I provide Telehealth mental health services from a client-centered sociocultural lens - meaning therapy will be tailored to each individual's specific needs and situations, conducted collaboratively, and approached holistically with cultural humility and non-judgement. No matter where you are in your Journey of Self discover, I am here to support you in paving and exploring the ways to deeper Self awareness and understanding that bring forth lasting changes in all areas of life. Being herd and feeling understood can give way to healing.
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We all have a Story, and your Story matters.
Miku Teranishi, MA, AMFT #145206
Supervised by: Dr. Teyhou Smyth
LMFT #115137
Areas of Expertise
Therapy for Individuals, Families, and Couples
Complex Trauma, Childhood Trauma, Attachment Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Big Life Transitions, Grief, Relationship Difficulties, Intimacy Issues, Divorce, Children of Divorce, Trauma Informed Parenting, Bicultural Experiences, Self-Esteem Difficulties, Generalized Stress, Behavioral symptoms, and more.Â
Practiced Theories and Interventions
Holistic and Multidisciplinary Approach that combines different methods to tailor to each client's specific needs.
Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theories, Emotion Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic - Jungian Perspective, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Person - Centered Sociocultural Approaches, Collaborative Dialectical Approaches, Choice Theory, Dram Interpretations, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and more.
Why our Story Matters.
Being herd and understood can make way to healing emotionally (heart) and spiritually (soul). And telling your story and engaging with it can change your neuro-biology to heal on a physiological level (body&mind).
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We all carry inner thoughts, fears, and worries that burden us. We all face, at some point, challenges in our lives we were not prepared for - events we could not anticipate. You may have some sense of where to go and how to navigate - feeling like things are manageable - or you may be completely lost, confused, and scared - feeling overwhelmed and overstressed. No matter where you are in your journey of healing, self-discovery, and betterment I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space to explore, discover, and cultivate together an exclusive, unconditional, and new intimate relationship with yourself.
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Engaging with our story with compassion and curiosity is the first step to healing and nurturing a loving kindness - healthy relationship with yourself and those around you.
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Therapy Counseling Services
We all have a Story, and your Story matters.
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Through healing and unburdening our psyche, reduction of experienced symptoms and inner peace despite life challenges are possible. Therapy can widen your window of tolerance through skills and tools to self - regulate and develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage future challenges.
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I also understand how hard it can be to find the time for therapy at times with our many obligations and responsibilities. I offer 5 AM early morning office hours for working professionals or parents who can only find time before work or before the kids wake up on Thur & Fri.
Miku Teranishi, MA, AMFT #145206
Supervised by: Dr. Teyhou Smyth
LMFT #115137
30 Minute Free Consultation
Let's Chat!
Finding a therapist that feels right for you is essential. Please reach out to schedule a free phone or zoom consultation to see if you feel like I would be a good fit for you. There is no such thing as a stupid question, please do not hesitate to call, text, or email me with any questions.
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I look forward to speaking with you and hearing your story.
We all have a Story, and our Story matters.
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Tel: (424) 216-8833‬
Email: amft@mikuteranishi.com
Hours: By appointment only
If you are experiencing sever life threatening suicidal thoughts, psychotic episodes, or any other life threatening symptoms or situations please call your emergency contact, 911, your local community mental health agency and/or hotlines for immediate support and assistance. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, a free, 24-hour hotline, at 988 can rout your call to the crisis center near you. If your issue is an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.